The next day, Zhao Ning handed over the gold, silver, and treasures he had obtained from Ximen Qiao to Zhao Ji, the Huizong.
Zhao Ji was really in a dilemma. When he heard that Zhao Ning had dismissed most of the servants, he felt sympathetic again, although he was still worried about his younger brother.
The rumors played a follow-up role. In order to completely deny the connection with Zhao Ning, those ministers told the Emperor to think twice in the secret letter to Zhao Ji. Some even said that this was Zhao Ning's delaying tactic and that it would only be clear if he was caught.
However, this was his own younger brother. Although the Empress Dowager was no longer around, there was no conclusive evidence of Zhao Ning's rebellion. There was only a sudden storm.
There were also ministers who persuaded Zhao Ji, saying that Zhao Ning was probably wronged and framed by his political opponents.
Huizong of Song, Zhao Ji, was a soft-hearted person. He did not have his own opinions. He simply accepted the gold and silver treasures sent by Zhao Ning, but he still did not say a word.
This time, Zhao Ning was extremely anxious. This was all for naught. He went around asking around about that person called Ximen Qing and easily found the answer. He was Cai Jing's man, his godson.
" Oh, so it was you, the smiling tiger, who was behind this." Zhao Ning gritted his teeth and placed all his resentment on Cai Jing.
The next day, the fishing boats in the capital began to spread the news that Cai Jing had a close relationship with Empress Dowager Xiao of the Liao Kingdom. He was overjoyed.
He began to walk out of the Imperial Residence and wander around. Teahouses, restaurants, brothels, he began to add fuel to the fire to this rumor.
The imperial guards who were protecting and monitoring him quickly informed Emperor Zhao Ji of his whereabouts. Zhao Ji was shocked. He didn't expect his younger brother to be so reckless.
Rumors came one after another, completely disrupting the emperor's mind. There were even rumors about him and Li Shishi fooling around. What was even more shocking was that he and Li Shishi had a child.
He sent out the most powerful Imperial Army to arrest people everywhere, arresting anyone who talked about these things. All of a sudden, everyone in Tokyo was in danger, and people could no longer chat casually.
However, the more they suppressed it, the more it would rebound. There was a widely spread rumor that Zhao Ji was going to escape Liao with Li Shishi.
This completely infuriated the emperor, who was good at writing thin gold. He decided to seal off all the teahouses in the capital. The imperial army patrolled the streets and arrested those who were whispering in groups of three or five.
Before this strict imperial edict was issued, Ximen Qiao had already sensed the frequent mobilization of the Imperial Army. He decisively withdrew the intelligence team.
The 500 people that Zheng Wenjie had brought back to Qinghe County had already entered their newly bought mansions. After taking loyalty pills, they were undergoing various systematic training. Ximen Qiao used his system points to exchange for books on business management, and he was training them day and night.
These people were to be sent to various businesses, such as the manager of the medicinal herb shop, the manager of the silk shop, the salt transportation and distribution, the second-in-charge of the brothel, and the second-in-charge of collecting rent.
He, the boss, decided to hide behind the scenes and control everything remotely.
When the capital was in chaos, his mansion was calm.
Seeing that the time had come, Ximen Qiao decided to go to Cai Jing's residence. He had prepared enough gifts for the insatiable Cai Jing.
He brought Dai An to the Grand Preceptor's residence in a palanquin.
When the butler saw Ximen Qiao, he was naturally overjoyed. The God of Fortune had come again. As expected, Ximen Qiao gave him a tip of fifty taels of silver.
"Great Official, the Grand Preceptor is still in the Imperial Palace and hasn't come out yet. The entire Cai Residence is deeply worried. The rumors outside are really too vicious and are trying to push the Grand Preceptor into a fire pit.”the butler said anxiously.
"How did this happen? I saw a lot of soldiers along the way. It seems that the Imperial Army has been mobilized. Is it going to war with the Liao Kingdom?”Ximen Qiao pretended to be confused.
"My lord, you don't know about this in Qinghe, but the capital has undergone earth-shaking changes these days. There are rumors everywhere, and whichever rumor is shocking, the more people believe it.”the butler said.
"It's just rumors. It's all because those at the bottom are uncultured.”Ximen Qiao said.
"The problem is that we can't find the source of the rumors. Without a source, how can we behead him? The Grand Preceptor hasn't been able to eat for the past few days, and the eight kings have been opposing him in every way. Although the Emperor is doing his best to protect the Grand Preceptor, the fishing boats are raging, and the Emperor is soft-hearted.”
The butler led Ximen Qiao to the living room and instructed the servants to make tea.
"I've heard of the Grand Preceptor in Qinghe. I don't believe that godfather has any connection with Empress Dowager Xiao. It's obvious that even godfather can be a higher position than the Grand Preceptor.”Ximen Qiao said.
"Sigh, it's a long story. I'll wait for Grand Preceptor to come back and tell you about this.”The butler indeed had a lot of things waiting for him to do. There were already a few servants waiting for him outside the door.
Ximen Qiao sipped his tea carefully and scanned the magnificent building. The Grand Preceptor's Residence was indeed more imposing than the Eighth Prince's Residence. However, he did not know how long it would take to change the owner of this place to Ximen.
Ximen Qiao laughed in his heart.
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